What to do in Blonville-sur-Mer?
On one side, the coastline, its long sandy beach and its breathtaking villas. On the other, part of the Blonville-Villers Marsh, an island of greenery where remarkable flora and fauna cohabit. Blonville-sur-Mer is a seaside resort with the Family Plus label, and children are kings; the horses of the equestrian center wander on the beach, and the sailboats set off into the sea.
A little history...
Until the middle of the 19th century, Blonville(-sur-Mer) was an essentially rural village. The resort and the fashion for sea bathing, added to the opening of a coastal road in 1862 between Honfleur and Cabourg, brought this small family seaside resort closer to the coast.
- Population (2019): 1553
- Area (2019): 6.8 km2
- Accommodations: 2 hotels, 1 tourist residence and 1 campsite
- Shops and services: 63
- Favorite activities : Beach, Tennis, Horseback riding, Movies, Nature walks, Water sports
The must-haves
Observe the fauna and flora of the Blonville-Villers marsh
Bordering the villas and mansions installed on the seafront, a vast iodized countryside of 120 hectares borders the sea. It is the Marsh of Blonville-Villers. Here, the fresh water secretly keeps life alive; the fauna takes refuge there and the flora flourishes. The only green space on the Côte Fleurie, it shelters an immense body of water where its feathered inhabitants splash around in the middle of a singular vegetation. As the seasons go by, the yellow marsh marigold gradually gives way to the loose-flowered orchid, the downy marshmallow and the Giant Hogweed before going to sleep for a winter break.
All around, paths accessible to pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders are conducive to the observation and contemplation of this ecosystem. It is also an invitation to bird-watching, where it is possible to observe the beautiful grey heron all year round, accompanied by the tree frog, the rare bittern, and even white storks. Don't forget the binoculars!
> The hike to do : Blonville-sur-Mer, between marsh and countryside - 7,5 km.
Walking on the beach
Stretching over nearly 2km, the beach of Blonville-sur-Mer is lined with seaside villas in styles as different as they are sumptuous. At their feet, a promenade of planksAt their feet, a promenade of boards, placed there to admire them. As you stroll to the neighboring town, a whole atmosphere unfolds:
- Holidaymakers, installed under a parasol blue parasol or in front of a beach hut that they have rented for the day;
- Children, full of energy at the beach club installed in the sand;
- Some apprentice sailors, who came to try a sailing course at the Pôle Nautique Villers-Blonville ;
- Riders, left in on horseback on the beachwith their eyes turned towards the sea. A magical moment!
Thus, the beach of Blonville-sur-Mer alone justifies the nickname given to the seaside resort since the 20th century: "the children's paradise".
Discover the heritage along the streets
Sometimes you just have to look up to discover architectural nuggets. This is the case in Blonville-sur-Mer, where where sumptuous villas abound in the streets of the village up to the beach. Unlike the vast majority of houses that are now private, the most emblematic villa is public: it is the Town Hall of Blonville-sur-Mer. The first part of the facade is decorated with checkerboards, followed by stone and woodwork to underline the brick roof; the Norman style in all its splendor.
To contemplate other remarkable villas, take the following streets: rue Hoinville, rue Avézard, avenue Beauséjour and avenue Michel d'Ornano (towards Villers-sur-Mer).
Two churches are also worth a look: on the land side, thechurch of Our Lady of the Visitationwhere you can admire a magnificent altarpiece, a bell tower, side altars and a pulpit, all dating from the 18th century. On the sea side, the Chapel of Our Lady of the Assumption. On the walls, no stained glass windows, but a dozen frescoes drawn by the painter Jean-Denis Maillart, between 1960 and 1962, retracing the main stages of the life of the Virgin Mary.
❤ Our favorite: the historicist-style mansions that line the waterfront and embark on a journey to the early 20th century.
The events
not to be missed under any circumstances
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FESTIVAL OF KIDS: BLONV'ILLE TO THE CHILDREN Because it has held the nickname of "children's paradise" for more than 100 years, Blonville-sur-Mer celebrates its friendly and family spirit with the Festival de Mômes. A whole host of activities with a fair-like atmosphere, with fun shows, bouncy structures, colorful make-up stands, interactive games and creative workshops to delight the little ones and their parents. When is it held? Every year in May |
LES ESTIV'HALLES After a beautiful summer day, the atmosphere is festive under the large wooded hall of the Market Square. Singers, twirling instruments and lively music follow one another all summer long for the Estiv'Halles, these aperitif-concerts that have become a must in the Blonvillais calendar. All around, chairs and tables placed here and there invite you to share an open air aperitif under the notes of live music. When is it? Every Wednesday in summer |
21KM SEA, MOUNTAINS AND MARSHES Beaches of Villers-sur-Mer and Blonville-sur-Mer, Mont-Canisy, Parc Calouste Gulbenkian, Blonville-Villers marshes... At the beginning of the school year, brave runners go deep into the heart of the natural sites inDeauville. In addition to the 21km, a 12km, a 5km and a 12km Nordic walking race will be held to welcome all participants, from the experienced athlete to the beginner. The efforts are amply rewarded by the views! When is it held? Every year in September |
Where to eat and sleep in Blonville-sur-Mer ?
Key West
On the beach of Blonville, with a breathtaking view on the water, the new Key West...
Residence Goelia - le Victoria
To enjoy the charm of Blonville and its sandy beach, the residence of tourism...
Camping de La Plage
The preserved nature of the neighboring marshes, the beach just in front, here is the environment of the...
Etoile de Mer - Blonville/mer
This apartment is a perfect pied-à-terre for your seaside vacation, with its breathtaking view...
Le Clos Marin
In the heart of Blonville, in a quiet street, this apartment is a perfect pied-à-terre for a couple of...
Résidence du Cap Bleu
This charming 2 room apartment is located on the second floor of a small building.
Ask for advice
at the tourist office of Blonville-sur-Mer
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From January to March - Monday to Saturday: 10am-1pm / 2pm-6pm
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From April to June - every day : 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2-6 p.m.
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In July and August - every day: 10am-7pm (except Sundays: 10am-6pm)
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In September - every day : 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2-6 p.m.
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From October to December - Monday to Saturday: 10am-1pm / 2pm-6pm
Come to see us : 32 bis Avenue Michel d'Ornano, 14910 Blonville-sur-Mer.
Contact us: info@indeauville.fr / +33 (0)2 31 14 40 00
Getting to and around Blonville-sur-Mer
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BY TRAIN The nearest train station is Deauville-Trouville, 5km from Blonville-sur-Mer. It is served by TER trains and connects daily to the stations of Lisieux and Paris Saint-Lazare. The timetables and fares are available under this link. To book a ticket, go to the ticket office, on SNCF Connect or on Trainline. BY PLANE The Deauville-Normandie airport is located about 12km from Blonville-sur-Mer, in the commune of Saint-Gatien-des-Bois. To reach Blonville-sur-Mer :
BY BOAT The ports of Le Havre and Caen, located 50 km from Blonville-sur-Mer, offer daily connections with Great Britain.
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BY CAR Blonville-sur-Mer is ideally located between the sea and the countryside, with two freeways:
Once in Blonville-sur-Mer, many parking areas are available. The parking spaces in the streets leading to the beach and their perpendicular streets are free. Blue zone parking (from June 15 to September 15) is available between rue Jean Duchemin and avenue Michel d'Ornano at the level of the pharmacie Centrale, as well as on the market square. BY BUS
For more information: +33 (0)9 70 83 00 14 - www.nomadcar14.fr. BY BIKE To rent a bike, the nearest service provider is in Villers-sur-Mer, 2km from Blonville-sur-Mer: Cycles La Villersoise - +33 (0)2 31 81 91 11 / +33 (0)6 15 89 67 38 Blonville-sur-Mer is a crossing point of the national bicycle route the Vélomaritime. |
